Kudos to Assistant City Manager Frances Gonzalez

The 24-year-veteran of city government was selected recently by the International City/County Management Association as the 2008 recipient of the Assistant Excellence in Leadership Award.

From the city’s recent press release: “The award recognizes an outstanding local government management professional who serves as an assistant to a chief local government administrator. Gonzalez was chosen amongst eight nominees representing cities in California, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Kansas, and Texas. The formal presentation of this award took place during the ICMA Conference in Richmond, Virginia on September 24, 2008.”

Gonzalez called the recognition “a very humbling experience. It is an honor to be considered for this award and to be selected is certainly a highlight of one’s career.”

She was recognized for achievements during her two decades of service with the city. Gonzalez has served as Assistant City Manager since November 2003, overseeing human development efforts. She’s led a variety of City projects, including the integration of public health services between the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and Bexar County’s University Health System and her work on the Haven for Hope homeless campus.

Gonzalez’ boss, City Manager Sheryl Sculley, said the city was “proud of Frances’ achievement and for the recognition of her years of service to the City of San Antonio.”

Let’s hear it for one of San Antonio’s hard-working, dedicated, and now award-winning city staffers.